Baked Ziti

Layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese baked until golden, perfect for weeknights.

By @onestopchop_

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0 ziti pasta
• 0 ground beef
• 0 marinara sauce
• 0 mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
4. Add marinara sauce to the cooked beef and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a large baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce.
6. Add a layer of cooked ziti pasta over the sauce.
7. Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
8. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.